
Rover Mini
Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc
L46 RFGMOT history
L46 RFG is a black petrol Rover Mini first used on 3 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2020 and it has passed 13 of 27 MOT tests, with 66,756 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Nov 2020
- Mileage
- 66,756 mi
- At MOT on 6 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 27
- 13 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 2,406 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L46 RFG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 3 Aug 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Nov 2020
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Dec 2021 (Fail)
Mileage history
L46 RFG was last recorded at 66,756 miles on 6 Dec 2021, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2019.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Oct 2009: 42,018 miles, lower than 42,106 miles on 1 Oct 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 66,695 miles · 13 Nov 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 61 miles
- Average per year
- 2,406 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 66,756 miles
- 2019 – 66,695 miles
- 2018 – 66,648 miles
- 2017 – 66,562 miles
- 2016 – 66,405 miles
- 2014 – 66,112 miles
- 2013 – 65,224 miles
- 2012 – 62,641 miles
- 2011 – 55,744 miles
- 2010 – 49,071 miles
- 2009 – 42,018 miles
- 2008 – 37,060 miles
- 2007 – 34,818 miles
- 2006 – 30,211 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear of rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure5 MOTs, 2008–2017
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2013
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing panel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Drivers footwell rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
N/s/f sill rusted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail66,756 miles (+61)9 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,756 miles
- Test number
- 667222479768
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear of rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Pass66,695 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 66,695 miles
- Test number
- 958105461481
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail66,694 miles (+46)4 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,694 miles
- Test number
- 186740786593
- MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery negative terminal broken (4.11 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass66,648 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 66,648 miles
- Test number
- 203378033032
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers footwell rusty
- AdvisoryN/s/f sill rusted
- AdvisoryOne front subframe bolt lose
- AdvisoryRear foot brake and hand brake readings lower than expected
Fail66,648 miles (+86)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,648 miles
- Test number
- 414259535886
- MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers footwell rusty
- AdvisoryN/s/f sill rusted
- AdvisoryOne front subframe bolt lose
- AdvisoryRear foot brake and hand brake readings lower than expected
Pass66,562 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 66,562 miles
- Test number
- 802742555424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,555 miles (+150)10 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,555 miles
- Test number
- 371409569695
- FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor (8.3.1b)
- AdvisoryCorrosion on near side sill.
- AdvisoryCorrosion on off side front floor pan.
Pass66,405 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 66,405 miles
- Test number
- 264159761232
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail66,405 miles (+293)13 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,405 miles
- Test number
- 132813865171
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
- FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure floor mount (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush siezed (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryBoot floor at hinge panel corroded
Pass66,112 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 66,112 miles
- Test number
- 926052334394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,099 miles (+875)12 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,099 miles
- Test number
- 327205624364
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
- FailureFront Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteO/s radius arm siezed
Pass65,224 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 65,224 miles
- Test number
- 887705103399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,224 miles (+2,583)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,224 miles
- Test number
- 209388293220
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNear side front outer sill corroeded but not with in 30 cm of mounting points
Pass62,641 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 62,641 miles
- Test number
- 688791092220
- NotePark brake efficiency is 16% and only just met requirement' it would appeer the rear brakes require attention
Fail62,641 miles (+6,897)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,641 miles
- Test number
- 517994682201
- FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOffside hand brake quadrent seized
Pass55,744 miles (+91)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 55,744 miles
- Test number
- 417750101398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,653 miles (+6,582)5 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,653 miles
- Test number
- 187672291212
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass49,071 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 49,071 miles
- Test number
- 950042700399
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteOil leak
Fail49,071 miles (+7,053)5 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,071 miles
- Test number
- 460921700364
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteOil leak
Pass42,018 miles (-88)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 42,018 miles
- Test number
- 920561609334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,106 miles (+5,046)9 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,106 miles
- Test number
- 243324479202
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass37,060 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 37,060 miles
- Test number
- 743891088262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,031 miles (+68)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,031 miles
- Test number
- 384103578427
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail36,963 miles (+2,145)3 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,963 miles
- Test number
- 274913958266
- DangerousNearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- DangerousO/s tyre below legel limit
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass34,818 miles (+4,607)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 34,818 miles
- Test number
- 592869267200
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- NoteEngine stabilizer mount slight deterioration
Pass30,211 miles (+46)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 30,211 miles
- Test number
- 853808466262
- NoteAdvisory iems on previous vt32 still apply
Fail30,165 miles3 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,165 miles
- Test number
- 904374066272
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteFuel cap seal deteriorating
Questions about L46 RFG
- Does L46 RFG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L46 RFG expired on 12 Nov 2020, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L46 RFG?
- The MOT on L46 RFG expired on 12 Nov 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L46 RFG done?
- L46 RFG was recorded at 66,756 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2021, an average of 2,406 miles a year.
- Has L46 RFG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L46 RFG has failed 14 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on L46 RFG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L46 RFG find?
- L46 RFG failed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2021 with 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of rear; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, and 9 more.
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